Williamsport, Penn. — Hamilton, Ohio, batter Sam Scott cringes from an inside pitch while playing against Waipahu, Hawaii, during the second inning of the Little League World Series game. Japan won the series.

PHOTOGRAPH BY: Tim Shaffer / Reuters

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Willamsport, Penn. — Ryosuke Sugawara of Japan scores the first run of the Little League World Series Championship game against the United States on Sunday. Japan went on to win the championship.

PHOTOGRAPH BY: Drew Hallowell / Getty Images

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Williamsport, Penn. — Japan's Konan Tomori jumps on home plate as teammates Kaname Shinozaki (22) and Ichiro Ogasawara (8) celebrate. Tomori hit a two-run home run in the sixth inning of the Little League World Series Championship.

PHOTOGRAPH BY: Gene J. Puskar / Associated Press

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New York — Robin Soderling of Sweden returns a shot to Andreas Haider-Maurer of Austria at the 2010 U.S. Open on Monday.

PHOTOGRAPH BY: Stan Honda / AFP

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Oakland — Tyvon Branch, No. 33 of the Oakland Raiders, right, can't reach a pass with No. 46 Delanie Walker of the San Francisco 49ers defending during an NFL pre-season game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on Saturday.

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Singapore — Anastasiya Puzakova of Belarus lets out a wail after completing the women's 2000-meter steeplechase at the Youth Olympic Games on Monday.

PHOTOGRAPH BY: Vivek Prakash / REUTERS

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New York — Andreas Haider-Maurer of Austria lines up a return against Robin Soderling of Sweden during their first-round match at the 2010 U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.

PHOTOGRAPH BY: JOHN G. MABANGLO / European Pressphoto Agency

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Arlington, Texas — An unidentified fan is struck by a foul ball during a baseball game between the Minnesota Twins and the Texas Rangers on Monday.

PHOTOGRAPH BY: Brandon Wade / Fort Worth Star-Telegram

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Denver — Denver Broncos kick returner Matt Willis is upended by Pittsburgh Steelers running back Stefan Logan on a kickoff return in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game.

PHOTOGRAPH BY: Justin Edmonds / Getty Images

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Singapore — Qiu Bo of China warms up before the men's 10-meter platform diving final at the Youth Olympic Games on Tuesday. Bo won the gold medal.

PHOTOGRAPH BY: Wong May-E / Associated Press

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Singapore — Competitors cross the start line for an Aug. 23 race of the Girls Techno 293 Windsurfer during the Youth Olympic Games at the National Sailing Center.

PHOTOGRAPH BY: Adam Pretty / Getty Images

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Singapore — Jana Berezko-Marggrander of Germany performs with a ball during the Individual All-Around Rhythmic Gymnastics Finals at the Youth Olympic Games on Wednesday.

PHOTOGRAPH BY: Wong Maye-E / Associated Press

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Montpellier, France — Montpellier midfielder Marco Estrada tries to control the ball during a French league game against Caen on Monday at Mosson Stadium.

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